| ZIP Code | 98621 |
|---|---|
| City | Grays River |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Wahkiakum County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 480 ft |
| Latitude | 46.400335 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.543675 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 20.5% ▲ 105% above avg |
| College Grads | 66.1% ▲ 71% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 17 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 2 (1.8%) |
| Associates | 13 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 19 (17.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 53 (48.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,417 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 87 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 87 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 98621 is located in Grays River, Washington, within Wahkiakum County. With a population of 190, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.4 years. Economically, 98621 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,417 is near the national average.
The population of 98621 is primarily White (95.79%). Residents are highly educated — 66.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.5%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 59% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 98621 in Grays River, WA is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.